CVE-2012-0340 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 13 Feb 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the management interface via the header parameter, requiring admin access to exploit.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2012-0340?

CVE-2012-0340 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2012. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management interface on the Cisco IronPort Encryption Appliance with software before 6.5.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the header parameter to the default URI under admin/, aka bug ID 72410.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0340?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0340?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0340 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2012-0340 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0340 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h8v8-qj93-444w.